I thought it was like the NCAA brackets leaking. Guess not:noidea:.I'm thinking he misread the draft odds and thought that was the order.
Anyone got any thoughts on Ingram/Simmons for #1?
I think I'm with both of you two on this. Philly needs shooters, wings, etc, but Simmons is like a little less-athletic Blake Griffin (top end) with his multi-threat abilities.
I just don't know what guys Philly wants to keep / trade. I just think you have to trade Jah. Noel only works if you have a PnR point guard (even tho he is very good defensively). I have no idea what they have in Embiid.
I really like Ingram as a guy to step in and be projected as a #2 or #3 option on a team that has stability. If Simmons falls to the Lakers, they basically have two of the same player in Simmons and Randle.
I really wish Simmons could have gone to the Celtics. I think it would have been a great fit.
BTW, listened to the Ringer's NBA podcast and they mentioned that they thought Murray and Hield were overhyped and that if you were looking for a role playing two guard, guys like Malachi would give you solid value.
I honestly don't really like any of the guards in this draft class. There's a bunch of okay prospects, but none of them really stand out to me; maybe Buddy.
If I'm Boston, it's Bender or trade for me.
Boston is trading the 3rd pick. If they keep I heard Ainge would lean Jamaal Murray over Dragin Bender.
The packages they are targeting is Avery Bradley or Jae Crowder, 3rd pick, 16th pick for one of Klay Thompson or Jimmy Butler.
I doubt Golden State would move Thompson but it would hinge on them getting Durant.
Chicago could get Bradley/ 3rd pick/ 16th pick and move Butler.
Chicago is losing Noah most likely. Rose's contract is coming off the books soon would help Chicago reload.
The trade I proposed 2 days ago is actually getting real talk.
Boston would trade the 3rd pick for Jahili Okafor and Philly would get a guard most likely Kris Dunn at 3rd pick.
You are bearish on Okafor?Okafor for #3 would be a really bad deal for Boston I think.
I don't see the Warriors trading Klay; they can get Durant and still fit Klay in.
There is a chance Butler is traded; I think that package is pretty light though.
If Boston can get Butler for non-Isiah Thomas/Jae Crowder players and picks they will explore it..
I don't think Okafor is really any good at all. His defense is just so awful.
I get the idea, but Jimmy Butler might be the best 2 guard in the NBA. The idea that Jae Crowder especially (but same idea for Thomas) would be off the table in a trade for him is hilarious to me.
Lakers are rumored to be offering D'Angelo Russell and 2nd pick for Paul George.
I can see that one happening and LA would still have 50 million in cap room.
When healthy Crowder was pretty good this year. He isn't a a number 1 option but he can shoot, defend and doesn't have a big contract.
Obviously he isn't untouchable but I doubt the Celtics would move him without getting a legit all star back.
I honestly can't see Indy even considering trading PG13. Trading a young, legitimate star that's locked into a long-term deal for two potentially good players is just too much of a risk IMO.